The distance between Whitianga and Greymouth is around 1,104km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 15h 30m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Whitianga to Greymouth by car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Greymouth → Whitianga if you're planning a return trip.
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.
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There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Greymouth by car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$360 ($220) and will take around 15h 30m.
The distance between Whitianga and Greymouth is around 1,104km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733km (456 miles)
It takes around 15h 30m to get from Whitianga and Greymouth by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Greymouth is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 15h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$360 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Greymouth is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$360 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 15h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 15h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 15h 30m.
The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Whitianga to Greymouth. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth. instead which will take 15h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Greymouth is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$360 ($220).
The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.